- Rice University is a private school while Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a public school.
- Rice University is located in Houston, TX and FAU is located in Boca Raton, FL.
- Rice University has more expensive tuition of $58,128 than FAU ($17,324).
- Rice University has tighter acceptance rate of 15.86% than FAU (60.01%).
- Rice University has higher SAT scores of 1,540 than FAU (1,110).
- FAU is larger with 29,592 students than Rice University (8,672 students).
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| #15 in National Universities #1 in Texas | Rankings | #275 in National Universities #28 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Houston, TX | Location | Boca Raton, FL |
| Known as | FAU | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $58,128 | Undergraduate | $4,879 Florida residents $17,324 out-of-state |
| $54,462 | Graduate | $6,693 Florida residents $18,482 out-of-state |
| $48,958 | Financial Aid | $9,005 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $85 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 15.86% | Acceptance Rate | 60.01% |
| 36.59% | Yield | 30.65% |
| 1,540 SAT, 35 ACT | Test Scores | 1,110 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,672 | Total Students | 29,592 |
| 4,494 | Undergraduate | 24,191 |
| 4,178 | Graduate | 5,401 |
| 498 | Online Enrollment | 6,218 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 93% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 26% | |
| 98% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $91,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,701) $10,200 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,131) $6,100 average annual costs |
| ✔ (25 meals per week) $4,800 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,065 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 6 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 698 Full-time 149 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 877 Full-time 429 Part-time |
| 3,323 Full-time 220 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,009 Full-time 483 Part-time |
| $150,288 for Faculties $74,170 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,807 for Faculties $67,009 Part-time |